In short
In September the best-supplied regions are Western Mediterranean; Caribbean and Bahamas; Greece, Turkey and the Adriatic; Alaska.
Where the cruises go
Best season
Western Mediterranean
Spain, France, Italy and Malta, usually on 7-night round trips.
Shoulder season
Caribbean and Bahamas
Islands, beaches and private islands, from short trips to a week or more.
August to October is hurricane season: ships still sail, but itineraries can change.
Best season
Greece, Turkey and the Adriatic
Greek islands, Croatia, Montenegro and Turkey.
Good season
Alaska
Glaciers, the Inside Passage and wildlife.
At the start and end of the season the weather is cooler and more changeable.
Good season
Canada and New England
Coastal towns and autumn colours; often with Bermuda.
Good season
Norwegian fjords
Fjords and coastal towns; the long light of summer.
At the start and end of the season the weather is cooler and more changeable.
Shoulder season
Mexican Riviera and Baja
Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and Puerto Vallarta.
Late summer is hot and humid, with a risk of tropical storms.
Best season
British Isles and Western Europe
Short and longer trips along the North Sea and Atlantic coast.
Where to cruise, month by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Looking for specific dates?
This page shows the season and the usual choice. Whether there is a sailing on your dates, with the cabin you want, changes every day. Tell us your dates and we will check for you.
How the finder works
- The data comes from the cruise search available to club members: we count the departures from each port in each month over the coming year.
- Plenty of sailings means 20 or more departures in the month, a good choice 8–19, a few 3–7.
- Seasons and weather notes are general. Ships and routes change from year to year, so always check the specific sailing.
- There are no prices here: they change daily. For a specific cruise and a price, ask us.
Based on the departures available in the club's cruise search on 8 October 2026. Sailings, ports and itineraries can change. No prices are shown. Reislite is an independent information site run by partners, not a website of inCruises.